Armor Plate Tests : Part II

Published on April 24, 2013
Duration: 16:32

This video provides a detailed test of three different ballistic plates: Armor Mobility Tac 3s, Midwest Armor Mass 3, and AR500 Armor. The tests involve shooting the plates with 5.56x45mm NATO and .308 Winchester rounds at 30 yards to assess penetration and blunt force trauma. The results highlight differences in performance, especially against specialized ammunition like M855 green tip.

Quick Summary

Ballistic plate testing revealed that the Armor Mobility Tac 3s and Midwest Armor Mass 3 plates stopped multiple .308 rounds without penetration, though both caused significant blunt force trauma. The AR500 Armor plate penetrated with repeated .308 impacts. M855 green tip ammunition proved difficult for all plates tested after prior impacts.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Ballistic Bob
  2. 00:10Armor Mobility Tac 3s - 5.56 Test
  3. 01:31Tac 3s - 5.56 Impact Analysis
  4. 01:55Armor Mobility Tac 3s - .308 Test
  5. 02:37Tac 3s - .308 Impact Analysis
  6. 03:08Tac 3s - Multiple .308 Hits Test
  7. 03:57Tac 3s - Multiple .308 Impact Analysis
  8. 05:13Midwest Armor Mass 3 Introduction
  9. 05:50Midwest Armor Mass 3 - 5.56 Test
  10. 07:03Mass 3 - 5.56 Impact Analysis
  11. 07:35Midwest Armor Mass 3 - .308 Test
  12. 08:04Mass 3 - Single .308 Impact Analysis
  13. 08:18Midwest Armor Mass 3 - Multiple .308 Test
  14. 08:45Mass 3 - Multiple .308 Impact Analysis
  15. 10:03Recap: Tac 3s & Mass 3 Results
  16. 12:02M855 Green Tip Test
  17. 12:20Tac 3s & Mass 3 vs. M855
  18. 12:41AR500 Armor vs. M855
  19. 12:52Final Thoughts & Plate Comparison
  20. 13:43Tac 3s Details
  21. 13:59Mass 3 Details
  22. 14:43AR500 Armor Details
  23. 15:47Conclusion & Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Armor Mobility Tac 3s plate perform against .308 rounds?

The Armor Mobility Tac 3s plate, rated for up to six .308 hits, successfully stopped multiple .308 rounds at 30 yards without penetration. However, significant blunt force trauma was observed on the test mannequin.

What are the key features of the Midwest Armor Mass 3 plate?

The Midwest Armor Mass 3 plate is a Level III rated armor that is exceptionally lightweight (3.6 lbs) and buoyant, meaning it floats. It also performed well against .308 rounds, showing no penetration but causing blunt force trauma.

Did the AR500 Armor plate stop .308 rounds?

The AR500 Armor steel plate, with a Line-X coating, stopped 5.56x45mm rounds but showed penetration after multiple .308 impacts at 30 yards. It is also the most affordable option tested.

What is M855 green tip ammunition and how does it affect ballistic plates?

M855 green tip is a 5.56x45mm round with a steel penetrator, designed for increased penetration. It is not used in NIJ certification and proved challenging for the tested plates, causing failure in the Tac 3s and Mass 3 after prior impacts.

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